The RBC Canadian Open is the upcoming event on the PGA Tour, set to begin on Thursday, May 30, at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Hamilton, Ontario. Featuring a prize pool of $9,400,000, the tournament will see numerous top-tier golfers competing. Rory McIlroy is the leading contender, with odds set at +350.
The Hamilton Golf and Country Club will host the 2024 RBC Canadian Open again after hosting it in 2019. The course has had some minor adjustments over the years, adding some length to a variety of holes.
In 2019, the course ranked as the second-shortest on the tour calendar, but ranked near the mid-50s out of the top 100 in terms of difficulty. This means that the best golfers would need to have excellent tee-to-green approach, iron play, and be able to finish strong with putting.
With a full field, this should be a competitive matchup for many golfers. Pay close attention to the leading contenders, as McIlroy presents a compelling argument for winning.
A strong field means that many golfers have a compelling chance at success. There are a few options to consider below.
Tommy Fleetwood +1975: Fleetwood gets another opportunity to shine at the Canadian Open, despite this being a different venue. Last year, he came up short in a playoff match against Nick Taylor, who nailed a 72-foot monster Eagle putt to win it. He is coming off a T26 finish at the PGA Championship, but his golf game suits this course well. He ranks third in driving accuracy, and he hovers within the top 10 for both scrambling and getting out of the rough.
Shane Lowry +2200: Lowry is definitely appealing at his odds to win compared to the rest of the field that has performed here over the years. Back in 2019, he came in tied for second with a -15 final score and gave McIlroy a run for his money for the majority of the event. He is coming off a T6 performance at the PGA Championship, showing he has great momentum and confidence going in. If he can pick up where he left off in 2019, he can have a strong lead once again.
MyBookie has the 2024 RBC Canadian Open odds, with Rory McIlroy at the top. Considering his previous success at this event and recent performances leading up to it, he makes a great case.
In 2019, McIlroy emerged victorious in this event. Not only did he win with a -22 final score, he won by seven strokes. He also has excellent momentum with a recent T12 finish at the PGA Championship, and prior to that, he won the Wells Fargo Championship.
